CVE-2024-1808: WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate <= 7.0.3 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via su_qrcode Shortcode
The WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'suqrcode' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 7.0.3 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-1808?
CVE-2024-1808 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for stored cross-site scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2024-1808?
To fix CVE-2024-1808, update the WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes Ultimate to version 7.0.4 or later.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-1808?
CVE-2024-1808 affects all versions of the Shortcodes Ultimate plugin up to and including version 7.0.3.
What is stored cross-site scripting in the context of CVE-2024-1808?
Stored cross-site scripting in CVE-2024-1808 allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that can be executed in the context of a user's browser.
Is input sanitization the issue in CVE-2024-1808?
Yes, insufficient input sanitization is a critical issue in CVE-2024-1808, allowing untrusted data to be processed without proper checks.